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In the city will be partial and penumbral. It is a fascinating astronomical phenomenon: the shadow of the Earth – produced by the light of the Sun – "covers" the Moon. Code invites to contemplate it with telescopes
The moon covered by the shadow of the Earth during the lunar eclipse of Wednesday, October 27, 2004. It was seen from Florida, USA. Photo: Archivo El Litoral
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Something fascinating happens with eclipses. There are songs of the old minstrels, poems, there are lovers who renew their vows of love and today, with the technologies, in the social networks, the people download photos and publish comments. Next Friday, July 27, there will be a total eclipse of the Moon, which for the city of Santa Fe will be "half full", since here it will be seen partially or in the shade.
A lunar eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs when the Earth pbades between the Moon and the Sun, and the shadow of the planet – produced by sunlight – is projected onto the Moon. For this to happen, all three bodies must be formed in a straight line.
The total lunar eclipse will be partial and penumbral for all of Argentina. This is because the event will start at 2:13 pm (time of the country) when the night will be in the other hemisphere of the planet (which is why it will be seen in Asia, Oceania, in Europe and Africa).
At Santa Fe the Moon's exit by the east will be observed at 18.22, already emerging from the Earth's cone of shadow. The last contact of the Moon with the shadow will take place at 18:13, nine minutes before his departure to the horizon.
Where to see it?
This day from 18, Code Telescopes (Av Alte Brown 499) will be installed on the south side of the Observatory, with a view to the east and with the postcard of the Setúbal Lagoon. The curious and the amateurs of astronomical phenomena can attend free of charge. For requests, interested parties may contact the e-mail address: [email protected]; phone: 342-5001236.
"Unfortunately the lunar eclipse will be seen at the end, when it's over.That is, when the moon comes out of the earth's cone of shadow. It will not last long and will depend on the weather on the horizon, because there is usually fog and a lot of humidity, especially at this time, "said the director of the Code, Professor El Litoral. Jorge Coghlan.
The good thing is that, although it is not total, it can be seen from the terraces of buildings, for example. "People who have a good vision of the horizon and the exit of the moon will appreciate the eclipse of any place, even better those who live in towers and buildings. In the code will be seen very precisely through the telescopes, "added the popularizer.
" Imagine, I have a collection of eclipses since the 70s, "joked Coghlan, who dedicated his life in the study of astronomical events.
"We have photos and photos. Sometimes the color of the moon has changed depending on local weather conditions. I remember when it was the Hudson Volcano; The atmosphere was very heavy with ash. It was the most opaque eclipse I've seen in my life, "he recalls. The last lunar eclipse that occurred in the country took place on February 10, 2017.
In Santa Fe, the exit of the moon to the east will be observed at 6:22 pm, leaving already the cone of Shadow of the Earth. The last contact of the Moon with the shadow will take place at 18:13, nine minutes before his departure to the horizon.
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